Family Activities

Roanoke - Elementary

I Will Show Mercy To Others!

Write each word of the Main Point on an index card. As a family, take turns trying to put the cards in order under 15 seconds. If someone cannot do it after three tries, show them mercy by helping them so they can do the task in under 15 seconds.
Bible Verse: “God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7 NLT
Read the Bible Story together: King Saul and the Case of the Missing Shepherd. (1 Samuel 24)
Ask family members if there’s ever been a time when someone else has been mean to them. How did they react when that happened?

Showing Mercy
Showing mercy isn’t always easy, but it is always the best way to react. When someone makes a mistake or is mean to us, we have a choice in how we react. We can try to get back and be mean in return, or we can react like David and show mercy. This means we forgive and we don’t try to hurt that person back and standing circle with your get a beach ball. Toss the ball in the air and work together to try to keep the ball up in the air. When someone misses the ball, everyone in the family has to go to their knees. The next time someone misses the ball, everyone has to lie on their backs. When someone misses the ball again, show them mercy and allow everyone in the family to stand back up. Remind your child that God wants him or her to always make the choice to show others mercy when they make mistakes.

Roanoke Jr. – Pre-School & Toddler

God Made The Sun, Moon, And Stars!
Bible Story: Genesis 1: 14-19
One night with your child, go outside to look at the moon and stars, and then read the story in Genesis 1:9-13 about God creating the Sun, moon, and stars.


Activity: Up In The Air Prayer
One day this week, take your child outside several different times. Look at the sky when the Sun is rising, when it’s out all the way, when it’s setting, and when it’s gone and the moon and stars are out. Say a prayer each time you look at the sky to thank God for creating the
Sun, moon and stars.